Ruffaloni

MARCH 14, 2024

Co-written by Andrew Giachetti, Senior Market Research Consultant What do our prospective students value? How well do we communicate to the perspective students the strength of what we provide? But most importantly, it’s related to what students and in some contexts, their families value. Price doesn’t exist in a vacuum.

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Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 7, 2023

We feel your pain and we hope to provide a few things to have on your to-do list as you head into this delayed FAFSA season. However, the delay also provides an opportunity to do some additional preparation and engage students and families. In light of that, here are a dozen things you should have on your to-do list.

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Koodoos Learning

MARCH 15, 2024

When it comes to your essay, it’s normal to want to write an effective essay that not only shows who you are as a person, but demonstrates that you are an intellectual student who is ready and capable for college coursework. Here’s the key takeaway as you write your essay: We don’t know what we don’t know.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Today’s prospective students expect personalization, authenticity, and speed. In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, colleges and universities are facing both unprecedented challenges and exponential growth opportunities. So, how do we meet these students, like Sally, where they are? Meet RNL Enable.

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Colorado State University

JANUARY 10, 2024

Visiting colleges is an important part of the college search process, and can help you make your decision in a myriad of ways. Then you’ll take a tour led by one of our very own students. The self-guided tour requires a smartphone with location services enabled on your Google map. You’re not alone.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In the last few months, direct admissions programs at Niche, the College Board, and even state-run higher education programs have received renewed media attention. The number of participating colleges is growing (Niche has grown to over 50 partner schools; the College Board has grown to approximately 70 schools).

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 23, 2024

A lot of students and families fundamentally misunderstand college admissions. Which, considering how nebulous the process can seem, is itself understandable—colleges certainly haven’t made this a straightforward process. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) College admissions as identification of future potential?

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ACM College Consulting

APRIL 23, 2024

For rising seniors, summer represents a time of exploration, relaxation, and, importantly, college planning. With application deadlines on the horizon, the summer months are an opportunity for seniors to map out their college application plan and gather and complete most of the application materials. Don’t wait until the last minute!

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Colorado State University

MARCH 25, 2024

Going to college is an adjustment for everyone involved, including — and maybe even especially — for parents and families. As you prepare to watch your college-bound student leave the nest, watch these four animated movies for inspiration. Learn how you can help your student with the transition to college.

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Ivy Central

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

It is often thought that Early Action (EA) is a ‘non-binding’ application to colleges and universities in the US. To know whether the EA offered by a particular college is, in fact, binding or not, the words you need to watch out for are – ‘Restrictive’ and ‘Non-Restrictive.’ Your application gets reviewed in a smaller applicant pool.

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Colorado State University

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Colorado State University is extending its enrollment deadline from May 1 to June 1, 2024, for incoming freshmen (first-year) students enrolling in the fall 2024 term. The extension was set up to help support students and their families impacted by the federal delays with FAFSA. What’s changing Not much!

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Write your best Common App Essay: 2024-2025 Edition Here is a dirty little secret: some of the 2024-2025 Common App essay prompts will bring you down like quicksand while others give you the exact structure and framing that you need to show and tell a story that colleges will love. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

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Colorado State University

DECEMBER 22, 2023

No matter which stage of the college search/application process you are in, there can be a lot of information to sift through. Best blogs for the early college search Maybe you or your student is still in high school, just dipping some toes into the college search process. Where to start? Think again.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

APRIL 8, 2024

We recently had a meeting with several members of a Georgia county school system, and we talked about the issue they were facing of students going to extreme measures in overloading their academic workload. I cannot speak for all college admission offices, but by and large rank is generally not a big issue. It is my kryptonite.

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ACM College Consulting

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Are you ready for the new digital SAT ? Familiarize Yourself with the Digital Format : Ace the digital interface by practicing with official College Board tests online. Practice these strategies during your study sessions and make use of the new built-in tools. You are more than a test score and the right colleges will see that!

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 2, 2024

As we enter the new year, we know there are seniors still navigating the labyrinth of college applications. For those who simply need more time, we have good news: there are a handful of colleges that offer late application deadlines. Essay Guidance Get our expert guidance on your college essays.

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BestColleges

MARCH 7, 2024

With a General Education Development (GED) diploma — sometimes referred to more simply as a General Education Diploma — you can apply to most colleges and universities in the U.S. A GED doesn't necessarily make it harder to gain acceptance, but there are things you can do to enhance your college application.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 12, 2024

Around 6,700 undergraduate students attend classes at Harvard’s urban location in Cambridge, MA, where 97% of students will live on-campus for all four years. HARVARD ACCEPTANCE RATE: HIGHEST IN FOUR YEARS AS APPLICATION NUMBERS FALL Harvard accepted 3.59% of Regular Decision applicants to its Class of 2028, or 1,245 students.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 7, 2024

Some of these campuses are predominantly popular among California-based students and fairly accessible for those outside of the state, while others are globally-recognized as top-tier universities and are very hard to get into. They welcome nearly 40,000 freshmen each year, and are home to students from over 100 countries.

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 8, 2024

So, you’ve narrowed down your top choices for the school you want to attend, and now it’s time to schedule an interview. Don’t fear your weaknesses Pay attention to the details Be prepared to talk about your passion for the institution Avoid being contradictory Read more college admissions tips on our blog!

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CTK College Coach

MAY 3, 2024

It’s college essay season! Here at CTK we are opening our calendar to accept college essay students for Christina, Rachel, and Stephanie. Finally, even once the college essay is written, students have much more to do, including numerous additional (or “supplemental” essays) for individual school applications.

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Colorado State University

JANUARY 18, 2024

Early Childhood Education The Early Childhood Education major is housed within the College of Health and Human Sciences , and offers you a direct path to working with kids in their early years. If you marveled at your music teacher’s job as a kid, we’re not surprised. Music, B.M.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 15, 2024

UT Austin joins Dartmouth College , Yale University , Brown University , Georgetown University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and others in reinstating this requirement. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. ACT Tutoring Hit your target score with our renowned ACT tutors. all else equal.”

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 5, 2024

Make your senior year easier by preparing for college applications this summer! Finalize your college list. Bulk up your college resume with meaningful activities. Get a head start on your college essay. Read more college admissions tips on our blog !

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 28, 2023

The declines were even steeper for lower-performing students in the 25 th to 10 th percentile, whose scores plunged 12-14 points on average. The declines were even steeper for lower-performing students in the 25 th to 10 th percentile, whose scores plunged 12-14 points on average. Bottom line?

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The Enrollment Marketer

APRIL 17, 2024

As a typical first entry point for prospective students, college websites have always been a crucial instrument in any marketing strategy toolkit. The reality is college websites aren’t going the way of paper viewbooks anytime soon. I scoured the internet to find some of the best college websites, so you wouldn’t have to.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 9, 2024

How does this translate to college and college admission? Naturally) Admissions SOS Over the years, I have asked audiences from Atlanta to Argentina (actually now in all hemispheres) to give me the first word they think of when they hear: “College Admission.” (actually, that one only took me about two weeks). Still SOS.

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SSA Online College Prep

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Here Are Your Options for Applying to College Regular Decision Early Decision Early Action Early Decision II Early Action II Rolling Admission Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Early Decision Early decision is a great way to demonstrate your interest. Applying early decision has a few key benefits.

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This article breaks down the various parts of a financial aid package , so you can understand: How much debt will you be taking on with your financial aid offers? How much will you have to work with your offers? You’ll learn how to break down each piece of your financial aid offers. Get more college advice on our blog !

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College Wise

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

If you’re a high school counselor, principal, or district leader, you may be looking for effective ways to improve your college and career readiness infrastructure and guide more students to successful post-high school outcomes.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 25, 2023

Beginning next year, the Universities and Colleges Admission Services ( UCAS ) announced they will no longer require prospective students to submit a 4,000-character personal statement as part of their application. Preparedness for Course – How has your learning so far helped you to be ready to succeed in these courses?

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Inside Emory Admission

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Finding the right college can be a challenging process. Before you begin the journey, you should take the time to define your own personal priorities (these could change as you get to know what universities have to offer). Academic Programs As you’re considering your major, you’ll want to research academic programs.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 23, 2023

What colleges look at in the application process, and how they assess different elements, tends to feel pretty nebulous to most students. So we wrote this post to answer all your questions about things like, “Do colleges look at freshman year?” How do freshman grades affect college admissions chances?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JUNE 11, 2023

Some football fans may remember he was undrafted coming out of college at the University of Northern Iowa. He was not ready or prepared. Louis Rams a few years later, he was ready and ultimately successful. You don’t have a few years before you apply to college—you have a few months. GET STARTED. DRAFT and REVISIT.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 26, 2023

THE IMPORTANCE OF EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SUPPORT Grades 4-6: Building Foundations In these early middle school years, students start to take on more academic responsibility as tasks increase in difficulty and complexity. Expert tutors can help students create structured routines, develop study habits, and manage their assignments effectively.

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Peterson's Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, students are continually seeking ways to stand out amongst their peers, showcase their academic prowess, and pave the way for their future success. Here, we delve into the importance of scoring high on AP exams and how it can impact a student’s academic trajectory: 1.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Seniors, are you waiting for college admissions decisions? Whether you have been deferred in the early action round or are just waiting for your regular decision outcomes, it is completely normal to not hear from many schools until March or even the first week of April.

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